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Partners

Population Health is Everyone’s Responsibility

In addition to insight and intellect, the work of improving population health requires the participation of many. While familiar challenges such as tuberculosis, maternal mortality, and air pollution persist, problems like obesity, climate change, and post-traumatic stress disorder have become much more prevalent. As advocated by the Institute of Medicine, improving public health in the 21st century demands the energy of a broad coalition, one that is radically more inclusive of all the sectors that shape health.

Here at the Mailman School, we recognize the unique role of academic public health working in concert with others. We routinely partner with sectors that align with our core mission to improve population health. For instance, the School has worked with local healthcare institutions to map a neighborhood’s disease burden, which enables its hospitals to more efficiently serve the community. We are also in development with a major overseas online gaming provider to create a scientifically based game that would delay development of Alzheimer’s symptoms and enhance community and connectivity for older adults.